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"My school at Cape Porpoise" it says on the back side of this photograph, at the head of a list of names written with a steel-nib pen. At the bottom is a notation faded to illegibility, followed by…

Beginning in late August 2026 we have an exciting new project coming near the Smith Preserve.

“Influenced by the growing patronage of the hill (Stone Haven), Miss Olivia White in the early 1880’s bought the Seth Pinkham house on Bickford’s Island and enlarged it for summer guests, naming the…

“The house was broad and clean, with a roof that looked heavy on its low walls.  It was one of the houses that seemed firm-rooted in the ground, as if they were two-thirds below the surface, like…

Read about the hard work Lighthouse Keeper Nick Lewia and his family have been putting into Goat Island Light since becoming Keepers last year. Click the image to the right to read the whole…

“The canoe races at Picnic Rocks (1890) were becoming problematical. The owners of the land were trying to exact fees for boat landings and had hopes of turning their wooded acreage into a commercial…

The bidding has begun, and you won’t want to miss what’s waiting! From unforgettable experiences and local adventures to one-of-a-kind treasures, every bid supports conservation, community, and…

“The question ‘where shall we spend the summer?’ is one that is probably being considered in a number of households, and although the preference felt for mountain, sea coast or river scenery will of…

Heidi Maynard and Corey Tracy of Pack Maynard mentioned us in their "Portraits of Place" piece in the latest issue of Decor Maine. Thank you to you both for always supporting KCT! Click the image…

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Meet KCT Fellow Arden CaleyArden Caley was born in Seattle, Washington, spending much of her time in the San Juan Islands and Olympic coast, where she found her love for nature. She currently attends…

KCT Welcomes Stewardship Intern Rachel MendezRachel Mendez is a Senior at the University of New England's Biddeford campus with a major in Animal Behavior and a minor in Environmental Studies. She…

“When journalists from away wrote about Kennebunkport, they dipped into its colorful history and touted the persons of national and international prominence who had summer estates in the town and the…

Our Education Team has been hard at work reviewing our 2026 Education Programs and working on our 2027 programming. From field trips to the Tommy McNamra Trail Challenge to Trust Talks to guided walks…

How to contribute to citizen science and Kennebunkport Conservation Trust on iNaturalist.

Check out page 20 in this edition of Tourist & Town to get all the details on Fiesta de la Tierra happening in just three weeks!

“There is a beach at Beachwood! No great stretch of sand miles long to be sure; no broad race track either. A handsome bit of shore nonetheless. It forms one side of a bay, the other side a typical…

“As motor vehicles became more common and efficient, and less costly, the ladies of the community by various fund-raising activities obtained enough money to purchase and equip a Chevrolet hose truck…

Thank you to everyone who came to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's 2nd Annual Summer Celebration at Blackrock Farm. The beautiful setting, great food, wonderful company, and the opportunity to…

Prior to the re-enactment of the Battle of Cape Porpoise in 1976, the congregation of the Church on the Cape in Cape Porpoise dressed up to become a part of the day’s activities. It became a church…

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Our art auction is live! Sunday's 2nd Annual Summer Celebration includes an art auction by local artists. We understand that not everyone can join us but we don't want you to miss out, so we have…

“Article Seventeen (of the 1891 town meeting warrant) was the result of a petition by Henry N. Schmidt and others who lived near Turbat’s Creek to raise $1500.00 to build a bridge to Vaughn’s Island…